Gigantes Plaki

🛒 Ingredients

• Dried Giant Beans (Gigantes) 250 g · 850 kcal
• Olive Oil 74 g · 660 kcal
• Onion 200 g · 80 kcal
• Garlic 20 g · 30 kcal
• Canned Crushed Tomatoes 400 g · 80 kcal
• Tomato Paste 30 g · 25 kcal
• Vegetable Broth 250 g · 10 kcal
• Fresh Dill 10 g · 4 kcal
• Fresh Parsley 10 g · 4 kcal
• Bay Leaf 1 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Soak the dried giant beans in cold water overnight (8-12 hours) to soften them, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
2. Place the soaked beans in a large pot, cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender but still firm to the bite; drain well.
3. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a large oven-safe pot or pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the par-boiled beans, fresh dill, and parsley to the sauce, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
7. Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the beans are very tender.
8. Serve Gigantes Plaki warm, optionally garnished with extra fresh parsley or dill and a drizzle of olive oil.